The 442 area code will be introduced during a six-month "permissive dialing" period, which begins November 8, 2008.

After mandatory dialing begins, callers who forget to use the new 442 area code will receive a recorded message reminding them that the area code has changed, and they will be required to redial using the proper area code.

The introduction of the 442 area code will not affect the price of telephone calls.

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